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Thankful for local emergency response (Letter)

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Updated:
02/13/2014 10:23:19 PM EST

My husband, Danny Young had chest pains, and knowing his family history involving aortic issues, he called 911. After telling the answering Franklin County dispatcher all the necessary information, Danny called me at work, letting me know he was being met by the ambulance and he would be at the Chambersburg Hospital.

After being admitted to the Chambersburg Hospital emergency room, Dr. Ebbitt called for a CT scan and determined a dissected aorta. The helicopter was there and ready to fly him to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. I sincerely apologize this note has taken so long, but I have been trying to figure out how to thank someone for saving the love of your life? "Thank you" just doesn't seem to be enough.

I would like to thank Zach Neff and Ben Meyers from Chambersburg Borough Fire Department, and Heather Peters from West Shore EMS. Their fast response time and teamwork saved Danny's life, and I will be (as he will) forever grateful to them. I know there were many contributing players in the scenario, and I can never thank or name everyone involved. Please just know that I am eternally thankful. They have given me many more years to enjoy and appreciate my husband.

Thank you again to these wonderful emergency responders, and my advice to those who are sent the ambulance subscription in the mail? Do it. You may never have to use it, but the one time you do, it could very well save your life. Consider it an investment in the future.

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